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Contact us

There are a number of ways you can contact us depending on what your query is about.

For general Customs enquiries:

The National Contact Centre is open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (excluding public holidays).

To find out where your parcel is, you need to contact NZ Post, the courier, fast freight or shipping company. Customs does not store or track goods, and we cannot trace your parcel.

If Customs has your parcel, your shipping company will have a Customs AR number for it. You can ask the shipping company for this number. 

  • If you have a Customs AR number, complete theEnquiry Form below.
  • If you do not have a Customs AR number, you must contact your shipping company for this number before contacting us. 
  • Customs cannot track or trace your parcel without a Customs AR number.

For example, online shopping, gifts, anything that is being sent to you from overseas.

Follow the instructions on the Receive items from overseas page to complete the Customs process. You can instead contact a Customs broker to manage this process on your behalf.

If you need further assistance, contact us by either of these:

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) handles enquiries relating to food, animals or plants.

Email MPI at info@mpi.govt.nz

Bringing items into New Zealand for sale, or for your business.

You'll need to contact a Customs broker to manage the process for you. Read general information about bringing items into New Zealand for commercial reasons.

If you need further assistance, contact us by either of these:

If you have a question about the New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD):

Information on how to make an OIA request is available at Official Information Act requests

Check therequest travel movements page for information on how to make a request for yourself or on behalf of another person.

Call our 24 hour confidential hotline: 0800 937 768

More information is available at Border Protect.

You can do any of the following:

  • Email your complaint to feedback@customs.govt.nz.
  • Speak to someone at the National Contact Centre on 0800 428 786.
  • File a complaint in writing and send to the postal address listed on this page.

More information is available at make a complaint.


General enquiries and service requests

Use this form to make general Customs enquiries or submit a request with supporting documentation.

Make an enquiry or submit a request

 

Make sure your request includes all required information, forms, and supporting documents. 

The official requirements for your request are set out in the relevant Customs Rules and associated prescribed forms, which are available on the Customs website (link below). Any information or documents described in this webform are only a guide to assist you with submitting your request and don’t change the official requirements. 

You must make sure your information is sent securely, especially on shared or public internet connections. 

For more details, check the following: 


Customs contact information

Phone

Calling from New Zealand

0800 428 786

Calling from Australia

1 800 301 861

Calling from overseas

+64 9 886 4651

Addresses

Postal address

New Zealand Customs Service
PO Box 2218
Wellington 6140

Physical address

The Customhouse
1 Hinemoa Street
Harbour Quays
Wellington 6011

New Zealand Relay Services

Access New Zealand Relay Services


Customs locations

Customs has a presence at locations throughout New Zealand, covering the main air and sea ports.

Airport

  • Auckland International Airport
  • Christchurch International Airport
  • Dunedin International Airport
  • Queenstown Airport

Customs Office

Port